Advanced Defensemen Skills Mini-Camp

$195.00 

Bloomington Ice Garden
Summer '26

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Advanced Defensemen Skills Mini-Camp focuses on reading pressure, closing space, and making smarter decisions under speed. Athletes work on edge efficiency, gap control, and controlled exits that translate directly to game play.

In addition to technical skills, athletes will work on the mental aspects of defending under pressure. Through game-like scenarios, players will develop situational awareness, quick decision-making, and resilience, ensuring they can handle the demands of high-stakes games.

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Date & Time

TBD

If you sign up now and later find that you can’t attend two or more sessions once dates are released, you’ll receive a refund (minus credit-card fees).

The weekly structure is intentional. It gives athletes consistent reps and steady growth across the summer while still fitting around vacations and multi-sport commitments.

Location

Day 1 - 90min

Off-Ice Mental Fitness Training

Defensive Positioning & Gap Control

  • Techniques for maintaining strong defensive positioning.
  • Poke checking, gap control, and angling.

30min

On-Ice Training

Being Strategic With the Puck

  • When, and how, to join the rush.
  • Skills for evasion and escapes in the defensive zone.

60min

Day 2 - 90min

Off-Ice Mental Fitness Training

Confidence Building and Visualization

  • Mental exercises to strengthen confidence and use visualization for peak performance.

30min

On-Ice Training

Lateral Quickness Involving the Puck

  • Progressive puck control drills with added speed, reinforcing control at game pace.
  • Situational awareness training for puck handling in crowded zones.

60min

Class Size

12 max.
12
spots remaining.

Age & Skill Level

. . Our small group sizes and personalization allow additional flexibility, so contact us if you feel your athlete may be a good fit.

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What makes us different.

The math behind our camps vs. traditional options:

Traditional Options
  • $800 – $1,200 for 16 skates
  • That breaks down to $50–$75 per hour.
  • 30-40 players on the ice at once.
Research-Based Training

The game has gotten smaller and more complex. We incorporate the latest in biomechanics, neuroscience, and tech to help athletes succeed in today's game.

Mental Fitness

At the highest levels of sports, it's the mental game that makes a difference. We teach kids how to bounce back, embrace confidence, and be a good teammate.

Cognitively Challenging Tasks

Hockey is faster than ever. Our trainings are cognitively faithful to the challenges of the game, helping kids develop both mental and physical speed.

Actually Fun

Boredom is the enemy of learning. We create truly fun environments which boosts learning retention and makes students want to come back.

Our Training PhilosophyWhat is Mental Fitness?
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About the Coach
I'm Josh Chambers. I'm a licensed therapist with OHL and NHL experience, and I believe much of today's athletic development is outdated.

To prepare for training camp with the Red Wings, I hired a skate doctor and experienced firsthand the power of precise, individualized training. I had spent countless hours at power skating clinics over the years, but it was those focused, personalized sessions that made a real difference. That experience transformed how I think about training.

Then there was the mental side—something I had no training in but desperately needed. Four games after training camp, a slapshot to the face fractured my skull. The mental toll during recovery was significant and gave me a new perspective on the psychological side of development.

When I began coaching my daughter, I saw a clear lack of both innovative skills training and mental fitness in hockey development. That’s why I started Headspace Hockey: to combine cutting-edge skills training with sports psychology, helping build confident, resilient athletes.

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